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What to see and do in Riogordo

What to see and do in Riogordo (La Axarquía, Málaga): 5 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Nature · 1 Activities · 1 Historical milestones · 1 Food and drink

How far each place is from the centre of Riogordo

Tajo de Gómer 4.9 km

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What to see and do in Riogordo

Riogordo
Village
Founded in 1552 as a military camp during the Christian conquest of Vélez-Málaga, on a territory with earlier Phoenician and Roman remains. It now has around 2,800 inhabitants.
La Pasión de Riogordo
Activity
Popular re-enactment of the Passion of Christ, known as 'El Paso', staged by local residents on Good Friday and Holy Saturday, one of the best known in the province.
Tajo de Gómer
Nature
1,129-metre rise with a steep northern rock face, in the municipal term of Riogordo.
Fundación de Riogordo
Historical milestone
Riogordo was founded in 1552; Francisco Hernández was its first recorded mayor.
Caracoles en caldillo de Riogordo
Food and drink
Traditional dish of Riogordo — snails in broth — declared a festival of tourist singularity by the Diputación de Málaga.